Sponsoring a spouse

[Marshmallow0103 0]

My husband and I were in a long distance relationship for 3 years and just married in Japan. We will have to be long distance again as I’ll still be living in America for work. I am a contractor and have been trying to get has many clients as I could so I could make enough to sponsor him but it still doesn’t look like I’ll be making enough. I’m estimating about $19,000 for this year before taxes. Does anyone have any advice? I don’t have any close family that could be a co-sponsor and I feel weird about asking other people... I’m looking for a salary job that would guarantee me the necessary amount but I’m having trouble finding one

[Oliversmom 250]

Take a second job.  That's what I did.  If you don't have anyone to be a joint sponsor you will have to make enough before he can be approved for a visa.  

[Ann&James 179]

Just now, Marshmallow0103 said:

My husband and I were in a long distance relationship for 3 years and just married in Japan. We will have to be long distance again as I’ll still be living in America for work. I am a contractor and have been trying to get has many clients as I could so I could make enough to sponsor him but it still doesn’t look like I’ll be making enough. I’m estimating about $19,000 for this year before taxes. Does anyone have any advice? I don’t have any close family that could be a co-sponsor and I feel weird about asking other people... I’m looking for a salary job that would guarantee me the necessary amount but I’m having trouble finding one

You can try to sponsor using your assets 

[Marshmallow0103 0]

5 hours ago, Ann&James said:

You can try to sponsor using your assets 

Do you know what kind of assets or what amount of money would be required to do so?

[Marshmallow0103 0]

6 hours ago, Oliversmom said:

Take a second job.  That's what I did.  If you don't have anyone to be a joint sponsor you will have to make enough before he can be approved for a visa.  

Is it 2 years of the required income? And do you know if it’s before or after taxes?

[geowrian 22,335]

Sponsoring a spouse requires at least 3x the minimum income level (or 3x the income level gap if using income as well).

The CO makes a public charge decision based on the totality of the circumstances (not just minimums).